BIG TIMBER RD
Carrying BIG TIMBER RD over TYLER CR.
1.25M W. RANDALL RD, Kane, Illinois
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: BIG TIMBER RD
The BIG TIMBER RD bridge in Kane, Illinois carries BIG TIMBER RD over TYLER CR.. It was built in 2003, making it 23 years old today. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete and spans 1 section, stretching 23.6 meters (77 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 14,500 vehicles, placing it in the heavily-trafficked tier of Illinois bridges. It is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure at 7/9, substructure at 8/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 29.5 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How BIG TIMBER RD compares
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Historical Sufficiency Rating
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Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 2003
- Material
- Prestressed Concrete
- Number of Spans
- 1
- Structure Length
- 23.6 m (77 ft)
- Deck Width
- 21.0 m (69 ft)
- Owner
- County Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 14,500 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 045315700000000
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • At 7/9, the deck (driving surface) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
- • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in good condition (8/9), showing no significant deterioration.
How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether BIG TIMBER RD is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
- Compare BIG TIMBER RD against other structures in Kane and across Illinois. Illinois bridges
- Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge
Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do the condition ratings mean for BIG TIMBER RD?
BIG TIMBER RD in Kane, Illinois has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 8/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is BIG TIMBER RD inspected?
BIG TIMBER RD's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 14,500 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. BIG TIMBER RD is currently shown as Good condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for BIG TIMBER RD?
BIG TIMBER RD has an NBI inventory load rating of 29.5 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining BIG TIMBER RD?
BIG TIMBER RD is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.
How old is BIG TIMBER RD and does age affect safety?
BIG TIMBER RD was built in 2003, making it 23 years old.
Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.
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